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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.72, 1,207.30 and 795.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.72, 1,207.30 and 795.14 is: 1,185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.72 : 1,207.30 = 795.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.72/1,207.30 = 795.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.72x = 1,207.30 × 795.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.72x = 959,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,972.52/809.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.56

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